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How to get fromJack London Square to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiaryby ferry, subway, tram, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Jack London Square to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary by ferry, subway, tram, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Oakland Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Building Gate Gferry ferry Oa
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    1h 32m
    $57–59

  2. Drive 12.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jack London Square to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiarycar car 12.2 mi
    21 min
    $3–4

  3. BART, tram, ferry

    1. Take the subway from Lake Merritt to Embarcaderosubway subway
    2. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram F
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    1h 35m
    $53–54

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jack London Square to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiarytaxi taxi 12.2 mi
    21 min
    $45–60

  5. BART, bus, ferry

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Embarcaderosubway subway
    2. Take the bus from Market St & Beale St to The Embarcadero & Bay Stbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    1h 52m
    $53–54

Jack London Square to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary by foot, ferry, and tram

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Jack London Square, CA, USA and Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Jack London Square to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary via Oakland Ferry Terminal, San Francisco Ferry Building Gate G, The Embarcadero & Ferry Building, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 1h 32m.

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